Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Benriach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 56.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £150.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£133.99 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £133.99)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only BenRiach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 5278) - Pedro Ximénez Puncheon